Martinec: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Martinec is a branch of the Martin name tree.

What does the surname Martinec mean?

The family name meaning is “From Martinus, "of Mars"”, the same as for Martin. 491 Americans were listed as Martinec in the 2010 census.

How is Martinec related to Martin?

The ending -ec in Martinec marks an derivative of the root behind Martin. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. The same family of names includes Martinek, Martinček and Maertin.

Is there a Martinec coat of arms?

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